In the name of Allah... This is not for me! Gotta make a change. My thoughts several months ago. My background is education. Before a bit of a break, I'd taught middle school math for 10 years. And yes, I'm aware that middle schoolers can be a bit...let's just say challenging. But the desire to …
Why I Decided to Wear My Hijab
No one has come out and just asked me why I'm wearing a scarf on my head ...wait - now that I think about it, shortly after I converted, I visited my momma several times while wearing my hijab and she did ask, “What, you're Muslim now?!” Is Wearing it a Personal Choice? Wearing my …
How I Helped Someone Embrace Islam
It was a Friday afternoon. I'd just left Jummah prayer (congregational prayer that takes place on Fridays), and my tummy was telling me it was time for lunch. I'd gone over to one of my new faves, Mod Pizza, placed my order, filled my cup up with a mix of lemonade and tea, and sipped …
How I Get Myself Out of a Negative Mindset
If you’re anything like me - a human, you have emotionally tough days...a lot of ‘em! And just recently, I had a tough one. I've worked on my self-confidence, and I better understand myself. For instance, I know that I can't hold in my feelings. I can't hold in or hide what drives me or …
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Why My 5 Daily Prayers are a Gift From God
Have you ever experienced a time in your life when you pray for something and right away God seems to answer your prayers? Well, that’s exactly what happened to me. I’d made the mistake of scrolling down on Facebook, which I intentionally choose to avoid doing so for this very reason. I find that …
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My New Way of Life: Embracing Islam
Up until early 2017, I had the feeling like something was not right with my life. I didn’t feel at peace as a whole. And when I say peace, it’s not in the sense that everything should’ve been perfect and going on without any issues. I’ve learned that there’s no such thing. God had blessed …